Shine’s Passport to Peace “invites children to see every person as part of God’s family, and every interaction as …
Hospitality for Online & Onsite Participants During Hybrid Formation
Two years ago, I thought of “hybrid ministry” as something that cutting-edge, super- hip formation leaders were doing—not my …
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Gender Inclusive Children’s Ministry: Where To Start
Gender, like so many other aspects of human identity, exists on a spectrum. I’m a non-binary trans Episcopal priest, and …
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Digital Faith Formation: 7 Practices for Intentional Gatherings
If I were asked to teach a digital faith formation class two years ago, I would have written out my flipchart notes onto …
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Creating a StoryWalk® for Faith Formation
Sharing stories is one of the best ways for children to grow in community and their own personal faith. During our time apart from …
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Obras de Navidad para servir
Las obras de Navidad son una tradición común en nuestras comunidades. Regularmente estas obras forman parte de la labor …
Las Luminarias: una tradición navideña divertida y fácil
Artículo originalmente publicado en inglés por Sharon Ely Pearson en diciembre del 2012. La tradición de las luminarias En …
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If You Are Exhausted, Of Course You Are.
2020 felt like a never ending year. It was such a relief when it came to an end. But then, I woke up on January 1, 2021 and …
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Neurodiversity in the Classroom: Creating A More Inclusive Sunday School
Every Sunday School classroom is neurodiverse. This is true even if you’ve never heard this term before and even if you don’t …
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Telling The Story of Epiphany with Puppets
“God didn’t send a warrior or an emperor? Or even just a really strong person? He sent someone smaller than her!” My …
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Thanksgiving Is Complicated: How will you get ready?
It is a cool November morning just before Thanksgiving. With each gust of wind, a new bunch of leaves swirls down towards the …
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Create Your Own Justice Drive: Helping Families Learn, Share, and Pray about God’s Work in the World
Research shows that millennial parents (born 1981-1996) and Gen Z parents (born 1997 onward) have a strong connection to social …